There's no way a stock setup only weighs 54 lbs. The stock 17" wheel is about 25 lbs. The stock Good-for-a-year tire is 36 lbs.
What is the weight of the stock tires?
That's a pretty steep penalty to pay if your JK is a daily driver. The stock 17" wheel is about 25 lbs. The stock Good-for-a-year tire is 36 lbs. The stock BFG KM tire is 48 lbs. So you're looking at 61 lbs. for a Sport, 73 lbs. for a Rubi.
How heavy is a 30 lb wheel?
Combined tire/wheel weight is 53 lbs and tire is listed at 23 lbs which makes the wheel 30 lbs. I think the wheel is actually closer to 28 lbs (confirmed also by engineers at Honda). 28 lbs is still pretty heavy for a car that only weighs 3117 lbs. I haven't weighed it without the tire though so don't know for sure.
How much does the torque steer wheel weigh?
I agree we need to match the factory offset for the torque steer. Combined tire/wheel weight is 53 lbs and tire is listed at 23 lbs which makes the wheel 30 lbs. I think the wheel is actually closer to 28 lbs (confirmed also by engineers at Honda). 28 lbs is still pretty heavy for a car that only weighs 3117 lbs.
How much does a stock setup weigh?
There's no way a stock setup only weighs 54 lbs. The stock 17" wheel is about 25 lbs. The stock Good-for-a-year tire is 36 lbs. The stock BFG KM tire is 48 lbs.
How much does a normal rim weigh?
Average car rims weigh about 30 pounds for just the metal, and another 27 pounds for the rubber tire, making the weight for the entire wheel about 50-60 pounds. Of course, this can vary depending on the size and material of the rims.
Are stock rims heavy?
Your stock wheels are HEAVY. Almost all OEM wheels are gravity cast or low pressure cast, with a handful of VERY RARE exceptions being offered with OEM Forged wheels (Nissan 350Z track edition got RAYS, Lancers got BBS etc…), most wheels are gravity cast.
How much does a 17 alloy wheel weight?
Around 27lbs give or take 3lbs.
How much does a 19 alloy wheel weight?
Many 19" wheels weigh 25+ lbs, but many prefer to stay under 25 lbs.
Are stock rims lighter?
Finally, because factory and aftermarket wheels are placed at a car's corners, they also affect its polar moment of inertia. Basically, the more weight at the corners, the harder it is to change direction, Autoweek explains. So, in short, the most beneficial aftermarket wheels are the lighter-than-stock ones.
Are stock rims better than aftermarket?
Aftermarket wheels are often made with cheaper materials for mass production. This leads to a far less quality product compared to OEM or replica wheels. Time and time again, aftermarket wheels have proven to be structurally inferior to their OEM wheel counterparts.
How much does an 18 wheel and tire weigh?
Semi trucks are built to handle tough road conditions and hefty cargo, and that durability is reflected in the heavier semi tire weight. While your average passenger car has a tire weighing around 20 pounds, the average semi truck tire weight can clock in around 110 pounds!
How much does a 16in aluminum rim weigh?
Anything 20lbs or less is good. My 16″ ROH rims which are supposed to be here sat or sun weigh 15.5 each, tire weighs 25 lbs. I think the stock 4th gen SE rim weighs about 18-19 lbs. Since the combo weighs somewhere around 42-43 lbs.
How much do 22 inch chrome rims weigh?
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How much lighter are aluminum wheels than steel?
An aluminum wheel can weigh up to 30 pounds less than a comparable steel wheel, so going aluminum can shave up to 500 pounds off a loaded truck and trailer. That can make a big difference for weight-sensitive applications such as bulk hauling, and can potentially improve your truck's fuel efficiency.
How much does a 17 inch steel wheel weight?
The average weight for the OEM steel 17" wheel is 46 lbs.
What is the weight of alloy wheel?
The wheel material is Magnesium AZ91 alloy. The wheel weighs 5.13 Kg.
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I have a relatively simple question that I haven't found an answer to yet. How much do the stock wheels and axles weigh right out of the box? I know there's going to be some variation but need a rough idea. I forgot to weigh my son's car with the wheels and axles at the construction workshop our pack had, and I don't have easy access to a scale.
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Thanks Vitamin K. I appreciate the info. and the tip about the Post Office.
Rat Pack Racing District Champion
CivilWar, I think you mean the .092 axles weigh .8gr. each. The total for wheels and axles should be 14gr. or.49oz.
Rat Pack Racing District Champion
CivilWar, I believe you mean .8gr. each for the .092 axles. The wheels and axles should weigh 14gr. or .49oz.
CivilWarTalk Council Champion Pro Racer
It's possible I goofed, my notes from last year aren't clear if I weighed 4 axles or just one, you are probably right. My total does seem high and doesn't match my total weight, so I bet your right, my total should be .49oz
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Thanks for the quick responses everyone. I appreciate the help. We're going to try and get the car put together this weekend to give us time to tweek on it if need be.
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